Penny Mateer
New Work Protest Series Social issues Topical Family Ties My Dad's Pads
I am fascinated by the manipulation of pattern using commercial fabrics. Much of my work is quilting traditionally a women's activity. I often explore ways to interpret historical quilt patterns using contemporary fabric and bold graphic design. Recently I have been embroidering re-purposed medical supplies as I examine the problems of our time in the context of my family history. The majority of my work is topical in an attempt to stimulate thought and discussion

Artist On-Air
Larkin Page-Jacobs interviewed me for her series Artist On-Air featuring Pittsburgh artists on WDUQ.
You can listen to the interview on http://www.artistsonair.org/